Tantalize your taste buds by nibbling on tasty delicacies and imbibing delicious wines, or bid on exclusive auction items and mingle with the crowd at Kidango's 15th Annual Taster's Showcase, Sunday, April 18.

As one of Kidango's largest fundraising events of the year and the economic downturn hitting the non-profit sector and affecting services, Kidango knows it is important, now more than ever, to find other financial means of raising essential funds.

A child development agency with 38 centers in the region, Kidango has served the needs of young children up to the age of five, for over 30 years. It assists 2,500 low to moderate income children through a variety of programs and services which include infant care, preschool, school age support, Head Start, early intervention, mental health and family/ child home education programs.

"Kidango is facing a deficit due to State budget cuts," says Director of Development and Communications, Camille Llanes-Fontanilla. "We are reaching out to the community for support. Ticket sales are down and we are less than half-way to reaching our goal of $75,000."

Llanes-Fontanilla also adds that sponsorship opportunities are still available as are spots for restaurants and vendors at the Taster's Showcase. Donations of in-kind items for the auction are gladly appreciated. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit local kids.

Advance tickets can be purchased by calling (510) 897-6912 or mailing/visiting the Kidango Administrative Office, Taster's Showcase Tickets, 44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door.